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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 293.96 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 293.96 and 190.22 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 293.96 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/293.96 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 293.96 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 55,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,916.08/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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