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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.72, 435.72 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.72, 435.72 and 197.70 is: 272.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.72 : 435.72 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.72/435.72 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.72x = 435.72 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.72x = 86,141.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,141.84/315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.84

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