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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.09, 272.27 and 182.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.09, 272.27 and 182.51 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.09 : 272.27 = 182.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.09/272.27 = 182.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.09x = 272.27 × 182.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.09x = 49,692.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,692.00/197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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