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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 294.36 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 294.36 and 115.30 is: 172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 294.36 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/294.36 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 294.36 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 33,939.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,939.71/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.63

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