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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.47, 294.44 and 104.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.47, 294.44 and 104.97 is: 157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.47 : 294.44 = 104.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.47/294.44 = 104.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.47x = 294.44 × 104.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.47x = 30,907.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,907.63/196.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.31

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