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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.05, 295.67 and 193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.05, 295.67 and 193.81 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.05 : 295.67 = 193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.05/295.67 = 193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.05x = 295.67 × 193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.05x = 57,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,303.80/197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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