Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.70, 272.34 and 178.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 197.70, 272.34 and 178.26 is: 245.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197.70 : 272.34 = 178.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197.70/272.34 = 178.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197.70x = 272.34 × 178.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197.70x = 48,547.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,547.33/197.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245.56
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