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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.07, 271.98 and 164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.07, 271.98 and 164.27 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.07 : 271.98 = 164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.07/271.98 = 164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.07x = 271.98 × 164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.07x = 44,676.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,676.79/197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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