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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.80, 294.60 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.80, 294.60 and 155.64 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.80 : 294.60 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.80/294.60 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.80x = 294.60 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.80x = 45,851.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,851.54/196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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