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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 294.29 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 294.29 and 115.11 is: 172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 294.29 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/294.29 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 294.29 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 33,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,875.15/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.74

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