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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 294.96 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 294.96 and 115.50 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 294.96 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/294.96 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 294.96 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 34,067.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,067.88/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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