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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 295.11 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 295.11 and 119.52 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 295.11 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/295.11 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 295.11 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 35,271.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,271.55/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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