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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.17, 294.12 and 155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.17, 294.12 and 155.45 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.17 : 294.12 = 155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.17/294.12 = 155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.17x = 294.12 × 155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.17x = 45,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,719.48/196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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