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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 294.49 and 196.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 294.49 and 196.15 is: 292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 294.49 = 196.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/294.49 = 196.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 294.49 × 196.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 57,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,762.74/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.97

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