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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.61, 417.70 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.61, 417.70 and 197.52 is: 272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.61 : 417.70 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.61/417.70 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.61x = 417.70 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.61x = 82,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,502.04/302.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.63

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