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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.78, 435.92 and 197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.78, 435.92 and 197.81 is: 273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.78 : 435.92 = 197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.78/435.92 = 197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.78x = 435.92 × 197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.78x = 86,229.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,229.28/315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.07

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