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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.38, 294.80 and 119.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.38, 294.80 and 119.57 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.38 : 294.80 = 119.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.38/294.80 = 119.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.38x = 294.80 × 119.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.38x = 35,247.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,247.16/196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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