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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.72, 294.49 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.72, 294.49 and 188.83 is: 281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.72 : 294.49 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.72/294.49 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.72x = 294.49 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.72x = 55,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,608.44/197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.26

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