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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 296.06 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 296.06 and 184.23 is: 276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 296.06 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/296.06 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 296.06 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 54,542.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,542.21/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.98

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