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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.20, 425.19 and 197.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.20, 425.19 and 197.65 is: 272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.20 : 425.19 = 197.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.20/425.19 = 197.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.20x = 425.19 × 197.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.20x = 84,038.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,038.80/308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.68

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