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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 295.01 and 172.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 295.01 and 172.83 is: 259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 295.01 = 172.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/295.01 = 172.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 295.01 × 172.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 50,985.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,985.71/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.03

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