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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 424.68 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 424.68 and 197.46 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 424.68 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/424.68 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 424.68 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 83,857.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,857.31/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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