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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.49, 294.74 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.49, 294.74 and 115.27 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.49 : 294.74 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.49/294.74 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.49x = 294.74 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.49x = 33,975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,975.46/196.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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