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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 274 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 274 and 194.64 is: 269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 274 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/274 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 274 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 53,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,331.36/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.68

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