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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 295.24 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 295.24 and 183.30 is: 275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 295.24 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/295.24 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 295.24 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 54,117.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,117.49/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.13

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