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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 295.41 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 295.41 and 187.29 is: 279.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 295.41 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/295.41 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 295.41 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 55,327.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,327.34/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.69

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