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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 296.70 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 296.70 and 190.36 is: 285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 296.70 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/296.70 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 296.70 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 56,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,479.81/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.54

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