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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.06, 296.22 and 182.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.06, 296.22 and 182.67 is: 274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.06 : 296.22 = 182.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.06/296.22 = 182.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.06x = 296.22 × 182.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.06x = 54,110.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,110.51/197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.60

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