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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 295.76 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 295.76 and 184.32 is: 277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 295.76 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/295.76 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 295.76 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 54,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,514.48/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.23

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