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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.06, 434.84 and 197.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.06, 434.84 and 197.09 is: 272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.06 : 434.84 = 197.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.06/434.84 = 197.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.06x = 434.84 × 197.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.06x = 85,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,700.43/315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.01

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