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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.02, 271.65 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.02, 271.65 and 186.76 is: 257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.02 : 271.65 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.02/271.65 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.02x = 271.65 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.02x = 50,733.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,733.35/197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.50

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