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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 423.82 and 196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 423.82 and 196.73 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 423.82 = 196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/423.82 = 196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 423.82 × 196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 83,378.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,378.11/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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