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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.79, 295.29 and 189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.79, 295.29 and 189.29 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.79 : 295.29 = 189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.79/295.29 = 189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.79x = 295.29 × 189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.79x = 55,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,896.18/196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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