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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 295.55 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 295.55 and 116.03 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 295.55 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/295.55 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 295.55 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 34,293.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,293.26/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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