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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.36, 432.62 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.36, 432.62 and 197.08 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.36 : 432.62 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.36/432.62 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.36x = 432.62 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.36x = 85,259.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,259.42/313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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