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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 295.05 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 295.05 and 182.30 is: 273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 295.05 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/295.05 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 295.05 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 53,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,787.62/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.45

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