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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.19, 424.91 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.19, 424.91 and 197.48 is: 272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.19 : 424.91 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.19/424.91 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.19x = 424.91 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.19x = 83,911.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,911.23/308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.27

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