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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 423.88 and 196.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 423.88 and 196.78 is: 271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 423.88 = 196.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/423.88 = 196.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 423.88 × 196.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 83,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,411.46/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.49

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