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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 272.43 and 188.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 272.43 and 188.39 is: 259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 272.43 = 188.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/272.43 = 188.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 272.43 × 188.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 51,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,323.77/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.33

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