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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 295.23 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 295.23 and 119.87 is: 179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 295.23 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/295.23 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 295.23 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 35,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,387.74/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.71

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