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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.27, 296.13 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.27, 296.13 and 196.38 is: 294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.27 : 296.13 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.27/296.13 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.27x = 296.13 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.27x = 58,154.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,154.01/197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.80

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