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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 294.51 and 192.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 294.51 and 192.73 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 294.51 = 192.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/294.51 = 192.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 294.51 × 192.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 56,760.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,760.91/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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