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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.31, 293.85 and 179.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.31, 293.85 and 179.51 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.31 : 293.85 = 179.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.31/293.85 = 179.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.31x = 293.85 × 179.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.31x = 52,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,747.54/196.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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