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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.22, 296.04 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.22, 296.04 and 192.87 is: 289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.22 : 296.04 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.22/296.04 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.22x = 296.04 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.22x = 57,097.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,097.23/197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.51

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