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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 424.99 and 197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 424.99 and 197.45 is: 272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 424.99 = 197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/424.99 = 197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 424.99 × 197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 83,914.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,914.28/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.52

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