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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.84, 297.44 and 192.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.84, 297.44 and 192.71 is: 289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.84 : 297.44 = 192.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.84/297.44 = 192.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.84x = 297.44 × 192.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.84x = 57,319.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,319.66/197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.73

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