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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.65, 294.98 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.65, 294.98 and 105.39 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.65 : 294.98 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.65/294.98 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.65x = 294.98 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.65x = 31,087.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,087.42/196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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