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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.74, 307.98 and 197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.74, 307.98 and 197.42 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.74 : 307.98 = 197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.74/307.98 = 197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.74x = 307.98 × 197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.74x = 60,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,801.41/223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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