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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 297.84 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 297.84 and 189.36 is: 285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 297.84 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/297.84 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 297.84 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 56,398.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,398.98/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.43

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