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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 294 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 294 and 72.60 is: 108.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 294 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/294 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 294 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 21,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,344.40/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.89

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