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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.77, 294.90 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.77, 294.90 and 105.51 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.77 : 294.90 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.77/294.90 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.77x = 294.90 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.77x = 31,114.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,114.90/196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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