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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 293.45 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 293.45 and 192.84 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 293.45 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/293.45 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 293.45 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 56,587.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,587.93/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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