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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 272.76 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 272.76 and 187.29 is: 258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 272.76 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/272.76 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 272.76 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 51,085.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,085.22/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.63

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