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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.98, 272.64 and 193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.98, 272.64 and 193.74 is: 266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.98 : 272.64 = 193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.98/272.64 = 193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.98x = 272.64 × 193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.98x = 52,820.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,820.39/197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.80

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