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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 294.98 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 294.98 and 118.52 is: 177.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 294.98 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/294.98 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 294.98 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 34,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,961.03/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.79

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