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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.72, 295.10 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.72, 295.10 and 192.96 is: 289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.72 : 295.10 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.72/295.10 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.72x = 295.10 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.72x = 56,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,942.50/196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.46

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