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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.33, 272.39 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.33, 272.39 and 187.29 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.33 : 272.39 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.33/272.39 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.33x = 272.39 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.33x = 51,014.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,014.99/197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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