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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 435.60 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 435.60 and 197.67 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 435.60 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/435.60 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 435.60 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 86,105.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,105.05/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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