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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 294.81 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 294.81 and 115.27 is: 172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 294.81 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/294.81 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 294.81 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 33,981.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,981.58/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.78

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