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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.06, 294.08 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.06, 294.08 and 190.29 is: 285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.06 : 294.08 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.06/294.08 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.06x = 294.08 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.06x = 55,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,960.48/196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.43

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