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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.89, 296.42 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.89, 296.42 and 195.46 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.89 : 296.42 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.89/296.42 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.89x = 296.42 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.89x = 57,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,938.00/197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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