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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.30, 294.48 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.30, 294.48 and 105.08 is: 157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.30 : 294.48 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.30/294.48 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.30x = 294.48 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.30x = 30,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,943.96/196.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.64

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