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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.34, 293.87 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.34, 293.87 and 184.50 is: 276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.34 : 293.87 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.34/293.87 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.34x = 293.87 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.34x = 54,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,219.02/196.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.15

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