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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.22, 293.90 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.22, 293.90 and 165.44 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.22 : 293.90 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.22/293.90 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.22x = 293.90 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.22x = 48,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,622.72/196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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