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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 294.37 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 294.37 and 193.32 is: 288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 294.37 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/294.37 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 294.37 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 56,907.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,907.13/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.33

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