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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.06, 294 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.06, 294 and 182.36 is: 272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.06 : 294 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.06/294 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.06x = 294 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.06x = 53,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,613.84/197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.07

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