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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 295.33 and 115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 295.33 and 115.72 is: 173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 295.33 = 115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/295.33 = 115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 295.33 × 115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 34,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,175.59/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.55

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