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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.67, 295.94 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.67, 295.94 and 191.19 is: 286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.67 : 295.94 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.67/295.94 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.67x = 295.94 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.67x = 56,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,580.77/197.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.24

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