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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.58, 293.36 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.58, 293.36 and 176.08 is: 262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.58 : 293.36 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.58/293.36 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.58x = 293.36 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.58x = 51,654.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,654.83/196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.77

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