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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.19, 294.48 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.19, 294.48 and 195.38 is: 293.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.19 : 294.48 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.19/294.48 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.19x = 294.48 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.19x = 57,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,535.50/196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.26

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