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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 294.64 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 294.64 and 114.27 is: 171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 294.64 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/294.64 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 294.64 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 33,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,668.51/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.22

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