Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.76, 295.14 and 196
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 196.76, 295.14 and 196 is: 294
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196.76 : 295.14 = 196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196.76/295.14 = 196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196.76x = 295.14 × 196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196.76x = 57,847.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,847.44/196.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294
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