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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.07, 294.12 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.07, 294.12 and 114.86 is: 172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.07 : 294.12 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.07/294.12 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.07x = 294.12 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.07x = 33,783.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,783.36/196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.31

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