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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 294.68 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 294.68 and 171.35 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 294.68 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/294.68 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 294.68 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 50,491.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,491.09/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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