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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.72, 433 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.72, 433 and 197.24 is: 272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.72 : 433 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.72/433 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.72x = 433 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.72x = 85,404.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,404.92/313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.23

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