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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 294.48 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 294.48 and 111.36 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 294.48 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/294.48 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 294.48 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 32,793.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,793.29/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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