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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.93, 297.02 and 182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.93, 297.02 and 182.90 is: 274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.93 : 297.02 = 182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.93/297.02 = 182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.93x = 297.02 × 182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.93x = 54,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,322.56/197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.46

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