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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.04, 293.46 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.04, 293.46 and 194.04 is: 288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.04 : 293.46 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.04/293.46 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.04x = 293.46 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.04x = 56,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,942.98/197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.99

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