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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.53, 296.81 and 185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.53, 296.81 and 185.87 is: 279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.53 : 296.81 = 185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.53/296.81 = 185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.53x = 296.81 × 185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.53x = 55,168.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,168.07/197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.29

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