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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 293.86 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 293.86 and 177.44 is: 265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 293.86 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/293.86 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 293.86 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 52,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,142.52/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.03

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