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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 272.91 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 272.91 and 183.94 is: 253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 272.91 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/272.91 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 272.91 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 50,199.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,199.07/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.74

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