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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.20, 293.67 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.20, 293.67 and 114.78 is: 171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.20 : 293.67 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.20/293.67 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.20x = 293.67 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.20x = 33,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,707.44/196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.80

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