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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.90, 294.90 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.90, 294.90 and 115.90 is: 173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.90 : 294.90 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.90/294.90 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.90x = 294.90 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.90x = 34,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,178.91/196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.59

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