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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 295.22 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 295.22 and 184.10 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 295.22 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/295.22 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 295.22 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 54,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,348.99/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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