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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 294.76 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 294.76 and 115.39 is: 172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 294.76 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/294.76 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 294.76 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 34,012.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,012.36/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.95

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