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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.40, 296.16 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.40, 296.16 and 179.32 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.40 : 296.16 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.40/296.16 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.40x = 296.16 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.40x = 53,107.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,107.41/197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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