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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 294.12 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 294.12 and 185.60 is: 277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 294.12 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/294.12 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 294.12 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 54,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,588.67/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.95

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