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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.59, 425.68 and 197.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.59, 425.68 and 197.93 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.59 : 425.68 = 197.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.59/425.68 = 197.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.59x = 425.68 × 197.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.59x = 84,255.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,255.41/308.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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