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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 423.84 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 423.84 and 196.80 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 423.84 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/423.84 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 423.84 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 83,411.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,411.71/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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