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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.61, 294.39 and 105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.61, 294.39 and 105.35 is: 157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.61 : 294.39 = 105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.61/294.39 = 105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.61x = 294.39 × 105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.61x = 31,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,012.51/196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.74

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