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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 295.06 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 295.06 and 115.53 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 295.06 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/295.06 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 295.06 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 34,088.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,088.28/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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