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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.23, 295.98 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.23, 295.98 and 195.71 is: 293.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.23 : 295.98 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.23/295.98 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.23x = 295.98 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.23x = 57,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,926.99/197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.71

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