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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.02, 414.99 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.02, 414.99 and 197.34 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.02 : 414.99 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.02/414.99 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.02x = 414.99 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.02x = 81,894.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,894.13/301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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