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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.30, 272.07 and 192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.30, 272.07 and 192.83 is: 265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.30 : 272.07 = 192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.30/272.07 = 192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.30x = 272.07 × 192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.30x = 52,463.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,463.26/197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.91

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