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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 295.79 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 295.79 and 193.38 is: 288.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 295.79 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/295.79 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 295.79 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 57,198.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,198.90/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.97

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