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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 292.28 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 292.28 and 192.38 is: 286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 292.28 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/292.28 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 292.28 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 56,226.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,226.40/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.84

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