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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.71, 295.01 and 196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.71, 295.01 and 196.57 is: 293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.71 : 295.01 = 196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.71/295.01 = 196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.71x = 295.01 × 196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.71x = 57,990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,990.12/197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.31

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