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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.91, 424.70 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.91, 424.70 and 195.73 is: 269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.91 : 424.70 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.91/424.70 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.91x = 424.70 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.91x = 83,124.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,124.49/307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.96

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