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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.65, 297.96 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.65, 297.96 and 184.44 is: 278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.65 : 297.96 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.65/297.96 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.65x = 297.96 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.65x = 54,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,953.33/197.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.03

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