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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.58, 295.09 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.58, 295.09 and 105.25 is: 157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.58 : 295.09 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.58/295.09 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.58x = 295.09 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.58x = 31,058.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,058.22/196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.99

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