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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.70, 295.13 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.70, 295.13 and 184.04 is: 274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.70 : 295.13 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.70/295.13 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.70x = 295.13 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.70x = 54,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,315.73/197.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.74

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