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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.93, 295.45 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.93, 295.45 and 190.55 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.93 : 295.45 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.93/295.45 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.93x = 295.45 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.93x = 56,298.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,298.26/196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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