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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.57, 425.57 and 197.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.57, 425.57 and 197.87 is: 272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.57 : 425.57 = 197.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.57/425.57 = 197.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.57x = 425.57 × 197.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.57x = 84,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,204.42/308.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.89

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