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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 293.78 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 293.78 and 189.55 is: 283.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 293.78 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/293.78 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 293.78 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 55,686.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,686.00/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.94

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