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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.37, 292.97 and 186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.37, 292.97 and 186.81 is: 278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.37 : 292.97 = 186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.37/292.97 = 186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.37x = 292.97 × 186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.37x = 54,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,728.04/196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.69

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