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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.44, 432.36 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.44, 432.36 and 197.04 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.44 : 432.36 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.44/432.36 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.44x = 432.36 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.44x = 85,192.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,192.21/313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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