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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.72, 295.38 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.72, 295.38 and 190.52 is: 284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.72 : 295.38 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.72/295.38 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.72x = 295.38 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.72x = 56,274.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,274.85/197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.62

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