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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.89, 417.86 and 197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.89, 417.86 and 197.94 is: 273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.89 : 417.86 = 197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.89/417.86 = 197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.89x = 417.86 × 197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.89x = 82,711.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,711.21/302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.08

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