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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.80, 469.30 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.80, 469.30 and 197.96 is: 297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.80 : 469.30 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.80/469.30 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.80x = 469.30 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.80x = 92,902.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,902.63/312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.00

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