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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.76, 296.64 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.76, 296.64 and 195.84 is: 293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.76 : 296.64 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.76/296.64 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.76x = 296.64 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.76x = 58,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,093.98/197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.76

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