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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.90, 295.68 and 188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.90, 295.68 and 188.26 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.90 : 295.68 = 188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.90/295.68 = 188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.90x = 295.68 × 188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.90x = 55,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,664.72/196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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