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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.28, 293.26 and 189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.28, 293.26 and 189.47 is: 283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.28 : 293.26 = 189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.28/293.26 = 189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.28x = 293.26 × 189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.28x = 55,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,562.98/196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.09

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