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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 272.28 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 272.28 and 176.64 is: 243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 272.28 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/272.28 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 272.28 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 48,095.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,095.54/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.65

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