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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 271.98 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 271.98 and 187.97 is: 259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 271.98 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/271.98 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 271.98 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 51,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,122.72/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.02

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