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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.03, 295.70 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.03, 295.70 and 195.51 is: 293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.03 : 295.70 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.03/295.70 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.03x = 295.70 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.03x = 57,811.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,811.33/197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.42

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