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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 272.16 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 272.16 and 192.66 is: 265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 272.16 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/272.16 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 272.16 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 52,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,434.35/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.06

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