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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.57, 425.86 and 196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.57, 425.86 and 196.52 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.57 : 425.86 = 196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.57/425.86 = 196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.57x = 425.86 × 196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.57x = 83,687.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,687.39/308.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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