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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.16, 417.20 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.16, 417.20 and 197.28 is: 272.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.16 : 417.20 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.16/417.20 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.16x = 417.20 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.16x = 82,305.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,305.22/302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.39

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