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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.23, 296.94 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.23, 296.94 and 180.22 is: 271.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.23 : 296.94 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.23/296.94 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.23x = 296.94 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.23x = 53,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,514.53/197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.33

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