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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.88, 274.34 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.88, 274.34 and 186.96 is: 259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.88 : 274.34 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.88/274.34 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.88x = 274.34 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.88x = 51,290.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,290.61/197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.20

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