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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.38, 432.27 and 197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.38, 432.27 and 197.01 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.38 : 432.27 = 197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.38/432.27 = 197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.38x = 432.27 × 197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.38x = 85,161.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,161.51/313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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