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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.31, 272.66 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.31, 272.66 and 189.75 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.31 : 272.66 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.31/272.66 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.31x = 272.66 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.31x = 51,736.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,736.29/197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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