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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 271.35 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 271.35 and 178.88 is: 246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 271.35 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/271.35 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 271.35 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 48,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,537.73/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.26

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