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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.45, 296.75 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.45, 296.75 and 195.39 is: 293.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.45 : 296.75 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.45/296.75 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.45x = 296.75 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.45x = 57,981.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,981.01/197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.65

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