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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 425.28 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 425.28 and 196.08 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 425.28 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/425.28 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 425.28 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 83,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,388.90/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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