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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.61, 424.31 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.61, 424.31 and 195.54 is: 269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.61 : 424.31 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.61/424.31 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.61x = 424.31 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.61x = 82,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,967.46/307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.72

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