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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.82, 295.52 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.82, 295.52 and 120.12 is: 180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.82 : 295.52 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.82/295.52 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.82x = 295.52 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.82x = 35,497.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,497.86/196.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.36

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