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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.20, 295.80 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.20, 295.80 and 182.35 is: 273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.20 : 295.80 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.20/295.80 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.20x = 295.80 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.20x = 53,939.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,939.13/197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.53

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