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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 294.82 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 294.82 and 105.20 is: 157.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 294.82 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/294.82 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 294.82 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 31,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,015.54/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.89

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