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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.70, 432.73 and 197.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.70, 432.73 and 197.06 is: 271.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.70 : 432.73 = 197.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.70/432.73 = 197.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.70x = 432.73 × 197.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.70x = 85,273.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,273.77/313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.83

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