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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 294.24 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 294.24 and 104.88 is: 157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 294.24 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/294.24 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 294.24 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 30,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,859.89/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.43

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