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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.88, 417.85 and 197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.88, 417.85 and 197.92 is: 273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.88 : 417.85 = 197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.88/417.85 = 197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.88x = 417.85 × 197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.88x = 82,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,700.87/302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.05

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