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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.86, 294.54 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.86, 294.54 and 121.44 is: 181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.86 : 294.54 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.86/294.54 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.86x = 294.54 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.86x = 35,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,768.94/196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.70

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