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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 296.94 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 296.94 and 196.98 is: 295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 296.94 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/296.94 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 296.94 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 58,491.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,491.24/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.68

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