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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.71, 469.07 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.71, 469.07 and 197.97 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.71 : 469.07 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.71/469.07 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.71x = 469.07 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.71x = 92,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,860.54/312.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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