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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.11, 272.04 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.11, 272.04 and 180.64 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.11 : 272.04 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.11/272.04 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.11x = 272.04 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.11x = 49,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,141.31/197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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