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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.57, 294.45 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.57, 294.45 and 173.80 is: 260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.57 : 294.45 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.57/294.45 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.57x = 294.45 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.57x = 51,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,175.41/196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.34

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