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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.25, 433.71 and 197.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.25, 433.71 and 197.79 is: 272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.25 : 433.71 = 197.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.25/433.71 = 197.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.25x = 433.71 × 197.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.25x = 85,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,783.50/314.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.98

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