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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.69, 295.04 and 115.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.69, 295.04 and 115.51 is: 173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.69 : 295.04 = 115.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.69/295.04 = 115.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.69x = 295.04 × 115.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.69x = 34,080.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,080.07/196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.27

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