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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 292.02 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 292.02 and 195.08 is: 290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 292.02 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/292.02 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 292.02 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 56,965.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,965.80/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.52

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