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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 294.48 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 294.48 and 187.62 is: 279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 294.48 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/294.48 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 294.48 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 55,250.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,250.34/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.98

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