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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 294.44 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 294.44 and 190.19 is: 284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 294.44 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/294.44 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 294.44 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 56,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,000.76/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.74

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