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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.32, 295.80 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.32, 295.80 and 190.84 is: 286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.32 : 295.80 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.32/295.80 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.32x = 295.80 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.32x = 56,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,450.47/197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.09

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