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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.25, 294.31 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.25, 294.31 and 104.86 is: 157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.25 : 294.31 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.25/294.31 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.25x = 294.31 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.25x = 30,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,861.35/196.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.26

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