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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 295.52 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 295.52 and 182.39 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 295.52 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/295.52 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 295.52 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 53,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,897.50/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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