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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 294.57 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 294.57 and 191.16 is: 287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 294.57 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/294.57 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 294.57 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 56,310.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,310.00/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.27

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