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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 294.72 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 294.72 and 192.18 is: 287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 294.72 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/294.72 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 294.72 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 56,639.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,639.29/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.89

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