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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.48, 425.47 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.48, 425.47 and 197.97 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.48 : 425.47 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.48/425.47 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.48x = 425.47 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.48x = 84,227.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,227.18/308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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