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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 296.58 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 296.58 and 191.06 is: 286.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 296.58 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/296.58 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 296.58 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 56,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,664.57/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.85

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