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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.26, 293.73 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.26, 293.73 and 104.70 is: 156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.26 : 293.73 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.26/293.73 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.26x = 293.73 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.26x = 30,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,753.53/196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.70

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