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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 295.61 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 295.61 and 184.64 is: 276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 295.61 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/295.61 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 295.61 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 54,580.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,580.41/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.41

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