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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.71, 296.21 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.71, 296.21 and 190.22 is: 284.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.71 : 296.21 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.71/296.21 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.71x = 296.21 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.71x = 56,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,344.06/197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.99

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