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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.30, 295.08 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.30, 295.08 and 192.98 is: 288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.30 : 295.08 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.30/295.08 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.30x = 295.08 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.30x = 56,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,944.54/197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.62

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