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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.68, 272.32 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.68, 272.32 and 183.68 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.68 : 272.32 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.68/272.32 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.68x = 272.32 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.68x = 50,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,019.74/197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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