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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.48, 296.46 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.48, 296.46 and 194.24 is: 291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.48 : 296.46 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.48/296.46 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.48x = 296.46 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.48x = 57,584.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,584.39/197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.60

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