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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.41, 293.95 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.41, 293.95 and 108.44 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.41 : 293.95 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.41/293.95 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.41x = 293.95 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.41x = 31,874.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,874.20/196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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