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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.23, 294.48 and 194.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.23, 294.48 and 194.71 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.23 : 294.48 = 194.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.23/294.48 = 194.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.23x = 294.48 × 194.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.23x = 57,337.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,337.23/196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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