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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.36, 295.96 and 188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.36, 295.96 and 188.13 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.36 : 295.96 = 188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.36/295.96 = 188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.36x = 295.96 × 188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.36x = 55,678.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,678.95/196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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