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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.69, 295.19 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.69, 295.19 and 105.45 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.69 : 295.19 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.69/295.19 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.69x = 295.19 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.69x = 31,127.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,127.79/196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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