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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 434.94 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 434.94 and 197.16 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 434.94 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/434.94 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 434.94 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 85,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,752.77/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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