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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.37, 424.22 and 196.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.37, 424.22 and 196.97 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.37 : 424.22 = 196.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.37/424.22 = 196.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.37x = 424.22 × 196.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.37x = 83,557.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,557.63/307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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