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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.99, 296.36 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.99, 296.36 and 190.43 is: 285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.99 : 296.36 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.99/296.36 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.99x = 296.36 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.99x = 56,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,434.88/197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.04

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