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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.66, 424.69 and 197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.66, 424.69 and 197.14 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.66 : 424.69 = 197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.66/424.69 = 197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.66x = 424.69 × 197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.66x = 83,723.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,723.39/307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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