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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.95, 295.46 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.95, 295.46 and 105.63 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.95 : 295.46 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.95/295.46 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.95x = 295.46 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.95x = 31,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,209.44/196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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