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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.19, 416.73 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.19, 416.73 and 197.16 is: 271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.19 : 416.73 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.19/416.73 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.19x = 416.73 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.19x = 82,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,160.40/302.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.89

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