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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.54, 295.02 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.54, 295.02 and 173.86 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.54 : 295.02 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.54/295.02 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.54x = 295.02 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.54x = 51,292.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,292.18/196.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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