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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.07, 292.59 and 179.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.07, 292.59 and 179.51 is: 267.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.07 : 292.59 = 179.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.07/292.59 = 179.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.07x = 292.59 × 179.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.07x = 52,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,524.24/196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.89

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