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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.03, 294.20 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.03, 294.20 and 194.51 is: 291.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.03 : 294.20 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.03/294.20 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.03x = 294.20 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.03x = 57,223.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,223.87/196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.92

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