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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 270.94 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 270.94 and 197.66 is: 270.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 270.94 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/270.94 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 270.94 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 53,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,554.00/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.69

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