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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 294.84 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 294.84 and 193.32 is: 289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 294.84 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/294.84 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 294.84 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 56,998.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,998.47/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.19

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