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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 293.96 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 293.96 and 182.66 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 293.96 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/293.96 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 293.96 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 53,694.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,694.73/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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