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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 296.32 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 296.32 and 194.46 is: 292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 296.32 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/296.32 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 296.32 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 57,622.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,622.39/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.00

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