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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 294.71 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 294.71 and 195.73 is: 291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 294.71 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/294.71 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 294.71 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 57,681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,681.87/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.46

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