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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.59, 272.71 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.59, 272.71 and 181.19 is: 250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.59 : 272.71 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.59/272.71 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.59x = 272.71 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.59x = 49,411.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,411.19/197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.07

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