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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.33, 272.41 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.33, 272.41 and 181.71 is: 250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.33 : 272.41 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.33/272.41 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.33x = 272.41 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.33x = 49,499.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,499.17/197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.85

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