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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 294 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 294 and 189.48 is: 282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 294 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/294 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 294 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 55,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,707.12/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.55

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