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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.35, 294.59 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.35, 294.59 and 118.35 is: 177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.35 : 294.59 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.35/294.59 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.35x = 294.59 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.35x = 34,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,864.73/196.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.56

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