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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.57, 427.24 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.57, 427.24 and 197.52 is: 272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.57 : 427.24 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.57/427.24 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.57x = 427.24 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.57x = 84,388.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,388.44/309.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.60

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