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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.50, 425.53 and 197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.50, 425.53 and 197.80 is: 272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.50 : 425.53 = 197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.50/425.53 = 197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.50x = 425.53 × 197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.50x = 84,169.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,169.07/308.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.83

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