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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.23, 425.08 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.23, 425.08 and 197.66 is: 272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.23 : 425.08 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.23/425.08 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.23x = 425.08 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.23x = 84,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,022.62/308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.60

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