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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.86, 295.13 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.86, 295.13 and 119.73 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.86 : 295.13 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.86/295.13 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.86x = 295.13 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.86x = 35,335.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,335.32/196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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