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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 294.04 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 294.04 and 113.79 is: 170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 294.04 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/294.04 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 294.04 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 33,458.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,458.81/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.57

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