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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.50, 294.69 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.50, 294.69 and 120 is: 179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.50 : 294.69 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.50/294.69 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.50x = 294.69 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.50x = 35,362.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,362.80/196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.96

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