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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 296.73 and 194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 296.73 and 194.33 is: 291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 296.73 = 194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/296.73 = 194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 296.73 × 194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 57,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,663.54/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.94

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