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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.28, 293.61 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.28, 293.61 and 163.52 is: 244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.28 : 293.61 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.28/293.61 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.28x = 293.61 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.28x = 48,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,011.11/196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.61

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