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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.37, 295.26 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.37, 295.26 and 105.24 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.37 : 295.26 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.37/295.26 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.37x = 295.26 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.37x = 31,073.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,073.16/196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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