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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 272.97 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 272.97 and 184.10 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 272.97 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/272.97 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 272.97 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 50,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,252.41/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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