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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 297.02 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 297.02 and 182.81 is: 274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 297.02 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/297.02 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 297.02 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 54,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,296.73/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.30

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