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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.81, 295.22 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.81, 295.22 and 184.93 is: 277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.81 : 295.22 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.81/295.22 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.81x = 295.22 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.81x = 54,594.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,594.76/196.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.40

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