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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.56, 272.28 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.56, 272.28 and 188.11 is: 259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.56 : 272.28 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.56/272.28 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.56x = 272.28 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.56x = 51,218.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,218.59/197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.26

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