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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 296.16 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 296.16 and 192 is: 287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 296.16 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/296.16 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 296.16 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 56,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,862.72/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.27

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