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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.03, 426.62 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.03, 426.62 and 197.12 is: 272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.03 : 426.62 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.03/426.62 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.03x = 426.62 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.03x = 84,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,092.22/309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.12

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