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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 294.04 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 294.04 and 188.20 is: 282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 294.04 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/294.04 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 294.04 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 55,338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,338.33/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.17

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