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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 296.49 and 190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 296.49 and 190.53 is: 285.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 296.49 = 190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/296.49 = 190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 296.49 × 190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 56,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,490.24/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.56

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