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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 292.59 and 177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 292.59 and 177.89 is: 265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 292.59 = 177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/292.59 = 177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 292.59 × 177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 52,047.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,047.37/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.40

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