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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.78, 294.30 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.78, 294.30 and 119.56 is: 178.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.78 : 294.30 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.78/294.30 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.78x = 294.30 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.78x = 35,186.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,186.51/196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.81

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