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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.77, 272.96 and 193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.77, 272.96 and 193.18 is: 266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.77 : 272.96 = 193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.77/272.96 = 193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.77x = 272.96 × 193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.77x = 52,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,730.41/197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.62

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