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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 295.83 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 295.83 and 184.08 is: 275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 295.83 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/295.83 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 295.83 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 54,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,456.39/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.62

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