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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.47, 426.98 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.47, 426.98 and 197.51 is: 272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.47 : 426.98 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.47/426.98 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.47x = 426.98 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.47x = 84,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,331.18/309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.51

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