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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.11, 434.91 and 197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.11, 434.91 and 197.14 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.11 : 434.91 = 197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.11/434.91 = 197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.11x = 434.91 × 197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.11x = 85,737.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,737.07/315.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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