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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 294.48 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 294.48 and 189.18 is: 283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 294.48 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/294.48 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 294.48 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 55,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,709.73/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.16

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