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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.06, 425.20 and 197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.06, 425.20 and 197.82 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.06 : 425.20 = 197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.06/425.20 = 197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.06x = 425.20 × 197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.06x = 84,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,113.06/308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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