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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.17, 425.41 and 196.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.17, 425.41 and 196.23 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.17 : 425.41 = 196.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.17/425.41 = 196.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.17x = 425.41 × 196.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.17x = 83,479.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,479.31/308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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