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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.52, 294.78 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.52, 294.78 and 115.28 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.52 : 294.78 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.52/294.78 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.52x = 294.78 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.52x = 33,982.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,982.24/196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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