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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 433.04 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 433.04 and 197.44 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 433.04 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/433.04 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 433.04 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 85,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,499.42/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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