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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.30, 425.38 and 197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.30, 425.38 and 197.74 is: 272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.30 : 425.38 = 197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.30/425.38 = 197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.30x = 425.38 × 197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.30x = 84,114.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,114.64/308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.83

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