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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 272.36 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 272.36 and 187.04 is: 258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 272.36 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/272.36 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 272.36 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 50,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,943.36/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.29

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