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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.05, 293.88 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.05, 293.88 and 113.70 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.05 : 293.88 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.05/293.88 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.05x = 293.88 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.05x = 33,414.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,414.16/196.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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