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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.36, 296.40 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.36, 296.40 and 187.28 is: 281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.36 : 296.40 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.36/296.40 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.36x = 296.40 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.36x = 55,509.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,509.79/197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.26

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