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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.85, 294.87 and 194.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.85, 294.87 and 194.42 is: 291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.85 : 294.87 = 194.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.85/294.87 = 194.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.85x = 294.87 × 194.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.85x = 57,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,330.09/196.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.23

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