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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 424.31 and 196.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 424.31 and 196.85 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 424.31 = 196.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/424.31 = 196.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 424.31 × 196.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 83,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,522.32/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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