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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.72, 295.32 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.72, 295.32 and 177.20 is: 266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.72 : 295.32 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.72/295.32 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.72x = 295.32 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.72x = 52,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,330.70/196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.02

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