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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 272.13 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 272.13 and 180.66 is: 249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 272.13 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/272.13 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 272.13 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 49,163.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,163.01/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.43

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