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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.48, 293.30 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.48, 293.30 and 182.23 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.48 : 293.30 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.48/293.30 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.48x = 293.30 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.48x = 53,448.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,448.75/196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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