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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.83, 273.11 and 182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.83, 273.11 and 182.21 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.83 : 273.11 = 182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.83/273.11 = 182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.83x = 273.11 × 182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.83x = 49,763.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,763.37/197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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