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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 417.32 and 197.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 417.32 and 197.71 is: 272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 417.32 = 197.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/417.32 = 197.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 417.32 × 197.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 82,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,507.05/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.76

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