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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.26, 294.18 and 104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.26, 294.18 and 104.87 is: 157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.26 : 294.18 = 104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.26/294.18 = 104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.26x = 294.18 × 104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.26x = 30,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,849.19/196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.19

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