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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 294.08 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 294.08 and 114.84 is: 172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 294.08 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/294.08 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 294.08 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 33,772.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,772.15/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.20

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