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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 295.40 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 295.40 and 120.08 is: 180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 295.40 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/295.40 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 295.40 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 35,471.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,471.63/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.21

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