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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.14, 443.75 and 197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.14, 443.75 and 197.27 is: 295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.14 : 443.75 = 197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.14/443.75 = 197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.14x = 443.75 × 197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.14x = 87,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,538.56/296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.60

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