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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 294.89 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 294.89 and 119.80 is: 179.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 294.89 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/294.89 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 294.89 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 35,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,327.82/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.38

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