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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.77, 273.01 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.77, 273.01 and 185.94 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.77 : 273.01 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.77/273.01 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.77x = 273.01 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.77x = 50,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,763.21/197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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