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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 294.86 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 294.86 and 193.34 is: 290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 294.86 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/294.86 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 294.86 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 57,008.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,008.23/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.62

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