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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.36, 294.37 and 119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.36, 294.37 and 119.23 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.36 : 294.37 = 119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.36/294.37 = 119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.36x = 294.37 × 119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.36x = 35,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,097.74/196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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