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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.32, 272.90 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.32, 272.90 and 197.12 is: 271.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.32 : 272.90 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.32/272.90 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.32x = 272.90 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.32x = 53,791.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,791.70/198.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.24

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