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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 295.26 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 295.26 and 121.32 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 295.26 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/295.26 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 295.26 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 35,820.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,820.94/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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