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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 295.29 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 295.29 and 186.54 is: 280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 295.29 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/295.29 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 295.29 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 55,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,083.40/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.15

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