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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 295.34 and 115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 295.34 and 115.96 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 295.34 = 115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/295.34 = 115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 295.34 × 115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 34,247.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247.63/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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