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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 294.80 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 294.80 and 178.80 is: 268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 294.80 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/294.80 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 294.80 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 52,710.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,710.24/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.05

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