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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.19, 294.28 and 193.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.19, 294.28 and 193.89 is: 290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.19 : 294.28 = 193.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.19/294.28 = 193.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.19x = 294.28 × 193.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.19x = 57,059.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,059.66/196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.84

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