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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 295.28 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 295.28 and 191.84 is: 288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 295.28 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/295.28 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 295.28 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 56,646.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,646.52/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.37

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