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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 294.74 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 294.74 and 105.14 is: 157.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 294.74 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/294.74 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 294.74 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 30,986.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,986.96/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.78

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