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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.75, 415.04 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.75, 415.04 and 197.43 is: 272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 415.04 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/415.04 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 415.04 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 81,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,940.36/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.45

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