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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 269.52 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 269.52 and 178.08 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 269.52 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/269.52 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 269.52 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 47,996.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,996.12/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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