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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.55, 294.90 and 178.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.55, 294.90 and 178.49 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.55 : 294.90 = 178.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.55/294.90 = 178.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.55x = 294.90 × 178.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.55x = 52,636.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,636.70/196.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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