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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.30, 271.96 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.30, 271.96 and 183.53 is: 252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.30 : 271.96 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.30/271.96 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.30x = 271.96 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.30x = 49,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,913.04/197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.98

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