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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 291.93 and 185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 291.93 and 185.72 is: 276.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 291.93 = 185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/291.93 = 185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 291.93 × 185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 54,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,217.24/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.62

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