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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.10, 433.62 and 197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.10, 433.62 and 197.82 is: 273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.10 : 433.62 = 197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.10/433.62 = 197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.10x = 433.62 × 197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.10x = 85,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,778.71/314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.09

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