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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.25, 293.99 and 119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.25, 293.99 and 119.17 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.25 : 293.99 = 119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.25/293.99 = 119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.25x = 293.99 × 119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.25x = 35,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,032.72/196.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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