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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.72, 293.03 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.72, 293.03 and 187.36 is: 279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.72 : 293.03 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.72/293.03 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.72x = 293.03 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.72x = 54,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,902.10/196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.09

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