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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 295.04 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 295.04 and 105.31 is: 158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 295.04 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/295.04 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 295.04 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 31,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,070.66/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.01

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