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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 293.92 and 109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 293.92 and 109.46 is: 164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 293.92 = 109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/293.92 = 109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 293.92 × 109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 32,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,172.48/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.15

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