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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.53, 294.93 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.53, 294.93 and 187.89 is: 281.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.53 : 294.93 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.53/294.93 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.53x = 294.93 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.53x = 55,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,414.40/196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.96

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