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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.64, 274 and 186.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.64, 274 and 186.70 is: 258.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.64 : 274 = 186.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.64/274 = 186.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.64x = 274 × 186.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.64x = 51,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,155.80/197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.83

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