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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.52, 295.23 and 193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.52, 295.23 and 193.33 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.52 : 295.23 = 193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.52/295.23 = 193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.52x = 295.23 × 193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.52x = 57,074.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,074.37/196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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