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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.13, 272.31 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.13, 272.31 and 182.25 is: 251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.13 : 272.31 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.13/272.31 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.13x = 272.31 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.13x = 49,628.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,628.84/197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.75

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