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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 294.90 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 294.90 and 154 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 294.90 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/294.90 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 294.90 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 45,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,414.60/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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