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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.28, 295.47 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.28, 295.47 and 193.95 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.28 : 295.47 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.28/295.47 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.28x = 295.47 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.28x = 57,306.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,306.41/197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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