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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.94, 424.76 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.94, 424.76 and 197.55 is: 272.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 424.76 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/424.76 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 424.76 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 83,910.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,910.35/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.49

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