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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 434.74 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 434.74 and 197.08 is: 271.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 434.74 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/434.74 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 434.74 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 85,678.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,678.56/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.92

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