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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.45, 294.74 and 109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.45, 294.74 and 109.87 is: 164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.45 : 294.74 = 109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.45/294.74 = 109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.45x = 294.74 × 109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.45x = 32,382.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382.21/196.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.84

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