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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 294.23 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 294.23 and 183.77 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 294.23 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/294.23 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 294.23 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 54,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,070.74/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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