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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 294.24 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 294.24 and 153.44 is: 230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 294.24 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/294.24 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 294.24 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 45,148.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,148.19/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.16

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