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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 414.90 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 414.90 and 197 is: 272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 414.90 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/414.90 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 414.90 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 81,735.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,735.30/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.05

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