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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.52, 414.92 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.52, 414.92 and 197.20 is: 272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.52 : 414.92 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.52/414.92 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.52x = 414.92 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.52x = 81,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,822.22/300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.27

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