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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 294.96 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 294.96 and 105.36 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 294.96 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/294.96 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 294.96 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 31,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,076.99/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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