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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.97, 273.03 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.97, 273.03 and 165.18 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.97 : 273.03 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.97/273.03 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.97x = 273.03 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.97x = 45,099.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,099.10/197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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