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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.41, 293.84 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.41, 293.84 and 194.48 is: 289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.41 : 293.84 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.41/293.84 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.41x = 293.84 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.41x = 57,147.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,147.22/197.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.49

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