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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 294.26 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 294.26 and 114.80 is: 172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 294.26 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/294.26 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 294.26 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 33,781.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,781.05/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.23

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