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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 433.40 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 433.40 and 197.64 is: 272.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 433.40 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/433.40 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 433.40 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 85,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,656.19/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.86

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