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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.07, 424.95 and 197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.07, 424.95 and 197.42 is: 272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.07 : 424.95 = 197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.07/424.95 = 197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.07x = 424.95 × 197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.07x = 83,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,891.50/308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.31

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