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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.07, 292.57 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.07, 292.57 and 184.37 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.07 : 292.57 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.07/292.57 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.07x = 292.57 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.07x = 53,939.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,939.21/196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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