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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 272.58 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 272.58 and 189.09 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 272.58 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/272.58 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 272.58 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 51,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,542.15/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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