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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.58, 296.79 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.58, 296.79 and 192.45 is: 289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.58 : 296.79 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.58/296.79 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.58x = 296.79 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.58x = 57,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,117.24/197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.08

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