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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.24, 425.30 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.24, 425.30 and 197.67 is: 272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.24 : 425.30 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.24/425.30 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.24x = 425.30 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.24x = 84,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,069.05/308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.74

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