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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 293.72 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 293.72 and 104.76 is: 156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 293.72 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/293.72 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 293.72 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 30,770.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,770.11/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.99

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