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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 293.91 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 293.91 and 155.46 is: 232.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 293.91 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/293.91 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 293.91 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 45,691.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,691.25/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.95

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