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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 296.22 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 296.22 and 188.84 is: 282.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 296.22 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/296.22 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 296.22 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 55,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,938.18/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.86

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