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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.79, 294.72 and 119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.79, 294.72 and 119.67 is: 179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.79 : 294.72 = 119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.79/294.72 = 119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.79x = 294.72 × 119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.79x = 35,269.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,269.14/196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.23

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