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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 295.80 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 295.80 and 188.72 is: 282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 295.80 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/295.80 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 295.80 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 55,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,823.38/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.16

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