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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.18, 425.16 and 197.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.18, 425.16 and 197.63 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.18 : 425.16 = 197.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.18/425.16 = 197.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.18x = 425.16 × 197.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.18x = 84,025.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,025.43/308.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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