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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.98, 294.62 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.98, 294.62 and 190.69 is: 283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.98 : 294.62 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.98/294.62 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.98x = 294.62 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.98x = 56,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,179.40/197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.77

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