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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.27, 425.21 and 197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.27, 425.21 and 197.57 is: 272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.27 : 425.21 = 197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.27/425.21 = 197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.27x = 425.21 × 197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.27x = 84,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,005.63/308.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.51

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