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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.32, 295.76 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.32, 295.76 and 182.10 is: 272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.32 : 295.76 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.32/295.76 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.32x = 295.76 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.32x = 53,857.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,857.90/197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.95

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