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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.55, 294.61 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.55, 294.61 and 187.46 is: 280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.55 : 294.61 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.55/294.61 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.55x = 294.61 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.55x = 55,229.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,229.29/196.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.99

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