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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.01, 295.11 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.01, 295.11 and 188.10 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.01 : 295.11 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.01/295.11 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.01x = 295.11 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.01x = 55,510.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,510.19/197.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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