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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 293.49 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 293.49 and 192.92 is: 287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 293.49 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/293.49 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 293.49 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 56,618.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,618.62/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.65

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