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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 296.73 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 296.73 and 189.42 is: 284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 296.73 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/296.73 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 296.73 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 56,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,206.60/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.82

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