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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.04, 297.47 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.04, 297.47 and 195.96 is: 295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.04 : 297.47 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.04/297.47 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.04x = 297.47 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.04x = 58,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,291.24/197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.83

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