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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.14, 416.78 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.14, 416.78 and 197.32 is: 272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.14 : 416.78 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.14/416.78 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.14x = 416.78 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.14x = 82,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,239.03/302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.19

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