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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.06, 425.09 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.06, 425.09 and 197.55 is: 272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.06 : 425.09 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.06/425.09 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.06x = 425.09 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.06x = 83,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,975.54/308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.60

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