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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.01, 293.98 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.01, 293.98 and 118.45 is: 177.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.01 : 293.98 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.01/293.98 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.01x = 293.98 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.01x = 34,821.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,821.93/196.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.65

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