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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 273.44 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 273.44 and 187.92 is: 259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 273.44 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/273.44 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 273.44 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 51,385.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,385.31/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.64

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