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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 295.14 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 295.14 and 146.04 is: 219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 295.14 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/295.14 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 295.14 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 43,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,102.25/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.08

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