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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 294.09 and 114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 294.09 and 114.99 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 294.09 = 114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/294.09 = 114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 294.09 × 114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 33,817.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,817.41/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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