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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 294.13 and 165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 294.13 and 165.29 is: 247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 294.13 = 165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/294.13 = 165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 294.13 × 165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 48,617.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,617.14/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.87

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