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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 294.03 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 294.03 and 155.61 is: 233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 294.03 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/294.03 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 294.03 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 45,754.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,754.01/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.31

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