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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.51, 296.40 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.51, 296.40 and 189.14 is: 283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.51 : 296.40 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.51/296.40 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.51x = 296.40 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.51x = 56,061.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,061.10/197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.84

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