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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.17, 293.58 and 183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.17, 293.58 and 183.39 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.17 : 293.58 = 183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.17/293.58 = 183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.17x = 293.58 × 183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.17x = 53,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,839.64/196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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