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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 273.15 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 273.15 and 193.32 is: 267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 273.15 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/273.15 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 273.15 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 52,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,805.36/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.83

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