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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 424.27 and 197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 424.27 and 197.01 is: 271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 424.27 = 197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/424.27 = 197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 424.27 × 197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 83,584.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,584.57/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.62

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