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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.39, 425.28 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.39, 425.28 and 197.68 is: 272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.39 : 425.28 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.39/425.28 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.39x = 425.28 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.39x = 84,067.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,067.92/308.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.60

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