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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.93, 294.94 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.93, 294.94 and 115.63 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.93 : 294.94 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.93/294.94 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.93x = 294.94 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.93x = 34,103.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,103.32/196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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