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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.01, 424.89 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.01, 424.89 and 197.43 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.01 : 424.89 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.01/424.89 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.01x = 424.89 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.01x = 83,886.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,886.03/308.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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