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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.35, 271.59 and 192.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.35, 271.59 and 192.27 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.35 : 271.59 = 192.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.35/271.59 = 192.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.35x = 271.59 × 192.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.35x = 52,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,217.25/197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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