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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.67, 424.67 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.67, 424.67 and 197.43 is: 272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.67 : 424.67 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.67/424.67 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.67x = 424.67 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.67x = 83,841.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,841.61/307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.51

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