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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 294.86 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 294.86 and 181.58 is: 272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 294.86 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/294.86 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 294.86 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 53,540.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,540.68/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.31

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