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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.76, 295.08 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.76, 295.08 and 119.72 is: 179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.76 : 295.08 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.76/295.08 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.76x = 295.08 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.76x = 35,326.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,326.98/196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.54

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