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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.92, 272.55 and 181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.92, 272.55 and 181.72 is: 250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.92 : 272.55 = 181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.92/272.55 = 181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.92x = 272.55 × 181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.92x = 49,527.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,527.79/197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.24

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