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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.14, 295.80 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.14, 295.80 and 191.92 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.14 : 295.80 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.14/295.80 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.14x = 295.80 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.14x = 56,769.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,769.94/197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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