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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.37, 424.29 and 196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.37, 424.29 and 196.90 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.37 : 424.29 = 196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.37/424.29 = 196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.37x = 424.29 × 196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.37x = 83,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,541.72/307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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