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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.77, 297.09 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.77, 297.09 and 182.72 is: 274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.77 : 297.09 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.77/297.09 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.77x = 297.09 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.77x = 54,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,284.28/197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.48

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