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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.49, 295.71 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.49, 295.71 and 186.24 is: 278.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.49 : 295.71 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.49/295.71 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.49x = 295.71 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.49x = 55,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,073.03/197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.86

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