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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.04, 294.17 and 104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.04, 294.17 and 104.83 is: 157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.04 : 294.17 = 104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.04/294.17 = 104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.04x = 294.17 × 104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.04x = 30,836.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,836.58/196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.30

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