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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.69, 294.57 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.69, 294.57 and 119.48 is: 178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.69 : 294.57 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.69/294.57 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.69x = 294.57 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.69x = 35,194.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,194.05/196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.94

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