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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.50, 425.62 and 196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.50, 425.62 and 196.51 is: 271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.50 : 425.62 = 196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.50/425.62 = 196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.50x = 425.62 × 196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.50x = 83,638.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,638.59/308.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.11

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