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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.25, 271.71 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.25, 271.71 and 187.53 is: 258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.25 : 271.71 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.25/271.71 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.25x = 271.71 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.25x = 50,953.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,953.78/197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.32

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