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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.79, 294.98 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.79, 294.98 and 115.49 is: 173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.79 : 294.98 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.79/294.98 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.79x = 294.98 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.79x = 34,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,067.40/196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.12

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