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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.45, 417.12 and 197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.45, 417.12 and 197.50 is: 272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.45 : 417.12 = 197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.45/417.12 = 197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.45x = 417.12 × 197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.45x = 82,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,381.20/302.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.38

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