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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 294.18 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 294.18 and 194.34 is: 289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 294.18 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/294.18 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 294.18 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 57,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,170.94/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.71

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