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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 292.93 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 292.93 and 182.76 is: 272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 292.93 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/292.93 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 292.93 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 53,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,535.89/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.53

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