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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.36, 294.20 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.36, 294.20 and 179.21 is: 268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.36 : 294.20 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.36/294.20 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.36x = 294.20 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.36x = 52,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,722.69/196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.51

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