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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.93, 294.92 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.93, 294.92 and 167.87 is: 251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.93 : 294.92 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.93/294.92 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.93x = 294.92 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.93x = 49,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,508.12/196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.40

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