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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 424.54 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 424.54 and 197.04 is: 271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 424.54 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/424.54 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 424.54 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 83,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,651.36/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.95

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