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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.38, 427.08 and 197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.38, 427.08 and 197.50 is: 272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.38 : 427.08 = 197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.38/427.08 = 197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.38x = 427.08 × 197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.38x = 84,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,346.16/309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.63

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