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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 295.26 and 192.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 295.26 and 192.29 is: 288.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 295.26 = 192.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/295.26 = 192.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 295.26 × 192.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 56,773.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,773.35/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.08

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