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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.36, 276.97 and 197.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.36, 276.97 and 197.38 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.36 : 276.97 = 197.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.36/276.97 = 197.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.36x = 276.97 × 197.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.36x = 54,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,668.34/199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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