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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.44, 435.18 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.44, 435.18 and 197.36 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.44 : 435.18 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.44/435.18 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.44x = 435.18 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.44x = 85,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,887.99/315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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