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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 294.05 and 119.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 294.05 and 119.01 is: 178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 294.05 = 119.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/294.05 = 119.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 294.05 × 119.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 34,994.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,994.30/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.52

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