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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 294.64 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 294.64 and 156.74 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 294.64 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/294.64 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 294.64 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 46,180.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,180.01/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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