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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.48, 294.62 and 79.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.48, 294.62 and 79.25 is: 118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.48 : 294.62 = 79.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.48/294.62 = 79.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.48x = 294.62 × 79.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.48x = 23,346.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,346.77/196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.82

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