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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 296.36 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 296.36 and 189.04 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 296.36 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/296.36 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 296.36 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 56,023.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,023.89/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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