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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.31, 294.26 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.31, 294.26 and 173.54 is: 260.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.31 : 294.26 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.31/294.26 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.31x = 294.26 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.31x = 51,065.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,065.75/196.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.12

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