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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 294.11 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 294.11 and 104.81 is: 157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 294.11 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/294.11 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 294.11 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 30,823.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823.67/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.25

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