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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 296.82 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 296.82 and 187.48 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 296.82 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/296.82 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 296.82 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 55,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,647.81/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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