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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.58, 402.51 and 197.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.58, 402.51 and 197.23 is: 272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.58 : 402.51 = 197.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.58/402.51 = 197.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.58x = 402.51 × 197.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.58x = 79,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,387.05/291.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.27

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