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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.63, 272.93 and 196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.63, 272.93 and 196.28 is: 271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.63 : 272.93 = 196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.63/272.93 = 196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.63x = 272.93 × 196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.63x = 53,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,568.35/197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.06

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