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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.96, 295.02 and 196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.96, 295.02 and 196.34 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.96 : 295.02 = 196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.96/295.02 = 196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.96x = 295.02 × 196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.96x = 57,924.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,924.23/197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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