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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.89, 294.81 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.89, 294.81 and 173.82 is: 260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.89 : 294.81 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.89/294.81 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.89x = 294.81 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.89x = 51,243.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,243.87/196.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.27

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