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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.76, 294.46 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.76, 294.46 and 189.20 is: 283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.76 : 294.46 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.76/294.46 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.76x = 294.46 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.76x = 55,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,711.83/196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.15

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