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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 293.58 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 293.58 and 182.58 is: 273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 293.58 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/293.58 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 293.58 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 53,601.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,601.84/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.37

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