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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.66, 424.49 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.66, 424.49 and 195.58 is: 269.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.66 : 424.49 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.66/424.49 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.66x = 424.49 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.66x = 83,020.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,020.78/307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.85

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