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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.55, 271.83 and 192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.55, 271.83 and 192.75 is: 265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.55 : 271.83 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.55/271.83 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.55x = 271.83 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.55x = 52,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,395.23/197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.23

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