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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 293.70 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 293.70 and 190 is: 284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 293.70 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/293.70 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 293.70 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 55,803
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,803/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.53

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