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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.46, 294.41 and 109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.46, 294.41 and 109.79 is: 164.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.46 : 294.41 = 109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.46/294.41 = 109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.46x = 294.41 × 109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.46x = 32,321.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,321.25/196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.52

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