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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.30, 296.04 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.30, 296.04 and 194.06 is: 291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.30 : 296.04 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.30/296.04 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.30x = 296.04 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.30x = 57,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,449.52/197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.18

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