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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.59, 295.10 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.59, 295.10 and 105.27 is: 158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.59 : 295.10 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.59/295.10 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.59x = 295.10 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.59x = 31,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,065.18/196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.02

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