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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.12, 433.28 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.12, 433.28 and 197.76 is: 272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.12 : 433.28 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.12/433.28 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.12x = 433.28 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.12x = 85,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,685.45/314.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.78

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