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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.15, 425.00 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.15, 425.00 and 197.44 is: 272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.15 : 425.00 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.15/425.00 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.15x = 425.00 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.15x = 83,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,910.32/308.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.30

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