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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 295.04 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 295.04 and 105.44 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 295.04 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/295.04 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 295.04 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 31,107.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,107.81/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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