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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.28, 426.96 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.28, 426.96 and 197.37 is: 272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.28 : 426.96 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.28/426.96 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.28x = 426.96 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.28x = 84,269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,269.10/309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.47

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