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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.20, 294.66 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.20, 294.66 and 172.11 is: 258.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.20 : 294.66 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.20/294.66 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.20x = 294.66 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.20x = 50,713.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,713.93/196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.48

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