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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 295.16 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 295.16 and 153.72 is: 230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 295.16 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/295.16 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 295.16 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 45,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,372.00/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.36

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