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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.31, 425.57 and 196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.31, 425.57 and 196.35 is: 271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.31 : 425.57 = 196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.31/425.57 = 196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.31x = 425.57 × 196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.31x = 83,560.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,560.49/308.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.03

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