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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.01, 424.86 and 197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.01, 424.86 and 197.45 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.01 : 424.86 = 197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.01/424.86 = 197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.01x = 424.86 × 197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.01x = 83,888.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,888.61/308.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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