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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 271.96 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 271.96 and 181.17 is: 249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 271.96 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/271.96 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 271.96 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 49,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,270.54/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.64

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