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