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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.28, 293.94 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.28, 293.94 and 180.44 is: 270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.28 : 293.94 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.28/293.94 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.28x = 293.94 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.28x = 53,038.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,038.53/196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.22

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