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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.14, 271.89 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.14, 271.89 and 177.94 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.14 : 271.89 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.14/271.89 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.14x = 271.89 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.14x = 48,380.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,380.11/197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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