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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 293.63 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 293.63 and 104.60 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 293.63 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/293.63 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 293.63 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 30,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,711.71/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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