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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 294.05 and 104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 294.05 and 104.99 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 294.05 = 104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/294.05 = 104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 294.05 × 104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 30,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,870.31/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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