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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.17, 294.09 and 114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.17, 294.09 and 114.92 is: 172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.17 : 294.09 = 114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.17/294.09 = 114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.17x = 294.09 × 114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.17x = 33,796.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,796.82/196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.28

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