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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.46, 295.44 and 189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.46, 295.44 and 189.17 is: 284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.46 : 295.44 = 189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.46/295.44 = 189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.46x = 295.44 × 189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.46x = 55,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,888.38/196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.48

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