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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 294.62 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 294.62 and 186.84 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 294.62 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/294.62 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 294.62 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 55,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,046.80/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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