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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 296.22 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 296.22 and 182.48 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 296.22 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/296.22 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 296.22 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 54,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,054.23/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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