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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 296.67 and 182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 296.67 and 182.94 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 296.67 = 182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/296.67 = 182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 296.67 × 182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 54,272.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,272.81/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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