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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.18, 417.15 and 197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.18, 417.15 and 197.42 is: 272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.18 : 417.15 = 197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.18/417.15 = 197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.18x = 417.15 × 197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.18x = 82,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,353.75/302.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.53

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