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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 295.07 and 105.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 295.07 and 105.33 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 295.07 = 105.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/295.07 = 105.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 295.07 × 105.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 31,079.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,079.72/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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