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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.51, 296.26 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.51, 296.26 and 186.98 is: 280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.51 : 296.26 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.51/296.26 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.51x = 296.26 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.51x = 55,392.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,392.75/197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.46

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