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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.76, 294.90 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.76, 294.90 and 105.48 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.76 : 294.90 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.76/294.90 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.76x = 294.90 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.76x = 31,106.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,106.05/196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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