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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.68, 271.34 and 180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.68, 271.34 and 180.40 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.68 : 271.34 = 180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.68/271.34 = 180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.68x = 271.34 × 180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.68x = 48,949.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,949.74/197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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