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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.69, 296.53 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.69, 296.53 and 187.97 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.69 : 296.53 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.69/296.53 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.69x = 296.53 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.69x = 55,736.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,736.79/197.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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