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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.63, 295.25 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.63, 295.25 and 176.78 is: 265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.63 : 295.25 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.63/295.25 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.63x = 295.25 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.63x = 52,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,194.15/196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.45

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