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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.22, 294.62 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.22, 294.62 and 187.55 is: 281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.22 : 294.62 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.22/294.62 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.22x = 294.62 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.22x = 55,253.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,253.57/196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.60

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