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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.57, 295.62 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.57, 295.62 and 165.81 is: 249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.57 : 295.62 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.57/295.62 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.57x = 295.62 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.57x = 49,018.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,018.29/196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.37

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