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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 294.24 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 294.24 and 119.64 is: 178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 294.24 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/294.24 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 294.24 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 35,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,202.87/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.99

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