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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.63, 296.45 and 186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.63, 296.45 and 186.81 is: 280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.63 : 296.45 = 186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.63/296.45 = 186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.63x = 296.45 × 186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.63x = 55,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,378.89/197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.22

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