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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.87, 294.69 and 188.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.87, 294.69 and 188.09 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.87 : 294.69 = 188.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.87/294.69 = 188.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.87x = 294.69 × 188.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.87x = 55,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,428.24/196.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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