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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.70, 296.55 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.70, 296.55 and 186 is: 279.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.70 : 296.55 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.70/296.55 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.70x = 296.55 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.70x = 55,158.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,158.30/197.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.00

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