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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.56, 272.64 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.56, 272.64 and 183.70 is: 253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.56 : 272.64 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.56/272.64 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.56x = 272.64 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.56x = 50,083.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,083.97/197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.51

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