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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.68, 296.04 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.68, 296.04 and 191.92 is: 287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.68 : 296.04 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.68/296.04 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.68x = 296.04 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.68x = 56,816.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,816.00/197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.41

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