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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.07, 416.51 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.07, 416.51 and 197.02 is: 271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.07 : 416.51 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.07/416.51 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.07x = 416.51 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.07x = 82,061.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,061.07/302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.66

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