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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 294.09 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 294.09 and 115.16 is: 172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 294.09 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/294.09 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 294.09 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 33,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,867.40/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.65

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