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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 294.48 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 294.48 and 194.72 is: 291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 294.48 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/294.48 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 294.48 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 57,341.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,341.15/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.60

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