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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.26, 294.45 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.26, 294.45 and 109.56 is: 164.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.26 : 294.45 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.26/294.45 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.26x = 294.45 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.26x = 32,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,259.94/196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.37

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