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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.08, 433.25 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.08, 433.25 and 197.44 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.08 : 433.25 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.08/433.25 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.08x = 433.25 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.08x = 85,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,539.55/314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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