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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.55, 295.95 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.55, 295.95 and 188.04 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.55 : 295.95 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.55/295.95 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.55x = 295.95 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.55x = 55,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,650.44/197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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