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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 294.71 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 294.71 and 177.26 is: 265.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 294.71 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/294.71 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 294.71 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 52,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,237.93/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.94

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