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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.09, 293.93 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.09, 293.93 and 159.60 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.09 : 293.93 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.09/293.93 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.09x = 293.93 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.09x = 46,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,909.76/196.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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