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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.97, 272.59 and 180.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.97, 272.59 and 180.55 is: 248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.97 : 272.59 = 180.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.97/272.59 = 180.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.97x = 272.59 × 180.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.97x = 49,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,216.12/197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.60

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