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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.47, 425.69 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.47, 425.69 and 197.91 is: 273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.47 : 425.69 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.47/425.69 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.47x = 425.69 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.47x = 84,248.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,248.31/308.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.12

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