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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.39, 294.49 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.39, 294.49 and 115.12 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.39 : 294.49 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.39/294.49 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.39x = 294.49 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.39x = 33,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,901.69/196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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