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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 293.38 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 293.38 and 104.46 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 293.38 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/293.38 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 293.38 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 30,646.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,646.47/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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