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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 295.11 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 295.11 and 176.54 is: 264.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 295.11 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/295.11 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 295.11 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 52,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,098.72/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.54

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