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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.55, 417.38 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.55, 417.38 and 197.61 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.55 : 417.38 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.55/417.38 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.55x = 417.38 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.55x = 82,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,477.47/302.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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