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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 294.40 and 172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 294.40 and 172 is: 257.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 294.40 = 172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/294.40 = 172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 294.40 × 172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 50,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,636.80/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.79

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