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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 293.99 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 293.99 and 104.63 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 293.99 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/293.99 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 293.99 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 30,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,758.18/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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