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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 294.48 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 294.48 and 181.40 is: 271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 294.48 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/294.48 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 294.48 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 53,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,418.67/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.99

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