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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 295.02 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 295.02 and 192.36 is: 288.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 295.02 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/295.02 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 295.02 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 56,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,750.05/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.54

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