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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.47, 424.01 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.47, 424.01 and 196.75 is: 271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.47 : 424.01 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.47/424.01 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.47x = 424.01 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.47x = 83,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,423.97/307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.32

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