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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.90, 294.99 and 115.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.90, 294.99 and 115.81 is: 173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.90 : 294.99 = 115.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.90/294.99 = 115.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.90x = 294.99 × 115.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.90x = 34,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,162.79/196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.50

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