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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.12, 272.33 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.12, 272.33 and 183.46 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.12 : 272.33 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.12/272.33 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.12x = 272.33 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.12x = 49,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,961.66/197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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