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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.06, 271.57 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.06, 271.57 and 182.35 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.06 : 271.57 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.06/271.57 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.06x = 271.57 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.06x = 49,520.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,520.79/197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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