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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.58, 294.88 and 119.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.58, 294.88 and 119.57 is: 179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.58 : 294.88 = 119.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.58/294.88 = 119.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.58x = 294.88 × 119.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.58x = 35,256.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,256.73/196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.35

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