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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 294.32 and 109.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 294.32 and 109.48 is: 164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 294.32 = 109.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/294.32 = 109.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 294.32 × 109.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 32,222.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,222.15/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.26

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