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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.88, 294.93 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.88, 294.93 and 105.45 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.88 : 294.93 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.88/294.93 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.88x = 294.93 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.88x = 31,100.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,100.37/196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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