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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.51, 417.47 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.51, 417.47 and 197.66 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.51 : 417.47 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.51/417.47 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.51x = 417.47 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.51x = 82,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,517.18/302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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