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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.95, 424.83 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.95, 424.83 and 197.39 is: 272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.95 : 424.83 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.95/424.83 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.95x = 424.83 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.95x = 83,855.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,855.07/307.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.30

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