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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.89, 432.99 and 197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.89, 432.99 and 197.25 is: 272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.89 : 432.99 = 197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.89/432.99 = 197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.89x = 432.99 × 197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.89x = 85,407.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,407.28/313.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.09

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