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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.37, 435.42 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.37, 435.42 and 197.39 is: 272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.37 : 435.42 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.37/435.42 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.37x = 435.42 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.37x = 85,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,947.55/315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.53

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