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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.24, 295.60 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.24, 295.60 and 156.16 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.24 : 295.60 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.24/295.60 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.24x = 295.60 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.24x = 46,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,160.90/196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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