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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.58, 294.50 and 115.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.58, 294.50 and 115.18 is: 172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.58 : 294.50 = 115.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.58/294.50 = 115.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.58x = 294.50 × 115.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.58x = 33,920.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,920.51/196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.55

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