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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 294.84 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 294.84 and 156.24 is: 233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 294.84 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/294.84 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 294.84 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 46,065.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,065.80/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.93

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