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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 293.96 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 293.96 and 82.16 is: 123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 293.96 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/293.96 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 293.96 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 24,151.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,151.75/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.17

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