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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.47, 425.39 and 197.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.47, 425.39 and 197.75 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.47 : 425.39 = 197.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.47/425.39 = 197.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.47x = 425.39 × 197.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.47x = 84,120.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,120.87/308.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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