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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.27, 294.28 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.27, 294.28 and 104.95 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.27 : 294.28 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.27/294.28 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.27x = 294.28 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.27x = 30,883.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,883.73/196.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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