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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.56, 296.52 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.56, 296.52 and 187.12 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.56 : 296.52 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.56/296.52 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.56x = 296.52 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.56x = 55,484.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,484.82/197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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