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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 294.33 and 183.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 294.33 and 183.89 is: 275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 294.33 = 183.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/294.33 = 183.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 294.33 × 183.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 54,124.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,124.34/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.20

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