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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.22, 294.21 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.22, 294.21 and 181.34 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.22 : 294.21 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.22/294.21 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.22x = 294.21 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.22x = 53,352.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,352.04/197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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