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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.49, 435.59 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.49, 435.59 and 197.51 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.49 : 435.59 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.49/435.59 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.49x = 435.59 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.49x = 86,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,033.38/315.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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