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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.26, 271.90 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.26, 271.90 and 180.72 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.26 : 271.90 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.26/271.90 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.26x = 271.90 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.26x = 49,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,137.49/197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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