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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.89, 424.76 and 197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.89, 424.76 and 197.33 is: 272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.89 : 424.76 = 197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.89/424.76 = 197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.89x = 424.76 × 197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.89x = 83,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,814.78/307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.22

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