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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.86, 417.54 and 197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.86, 417.54 and 197.74 is: 272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.86 : 417.54 = 197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.86/417.54 = 197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.86x = 417.54 × 197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.86x = 82,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,564.36/302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.62

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