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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.42, 294.11 and 185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.42, 294.11 and 185 is: 275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.42 : 294.11 = 185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.42/294.11 = 185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.42x = 294.11 × 185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.42x = 54,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,410.35/197.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.61

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