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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 424.94 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 424.94 and 197.62 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 424.94 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/424.94 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 424.94 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 83,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,974.59/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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