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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.04, 294.12 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.04, 294.12 and 192.44 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.04 : 294.12 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.04/294.12 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.04x = 294.12 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.04x = 56,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,600.45/196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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