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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.64, 272.97 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.64, 272.97 and 195.21 is: 269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.64 : 272.97 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.64/272.97 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.64x = 272.97 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.64x = 53,286.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,286.47/197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.61

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