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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.93, 295.02 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.93, 295.02 and 179.92 is: 269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.93 : 295.02 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.93/295.02 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.93x = 295.02 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.93x = 53,080.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,080.00/196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.54

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