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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.14, 416.80 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.14, 416.80 and 197.22 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.14 : 416.80 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.14/416.80 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.14x = 416.80 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.14x = 82,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,201.30/302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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