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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 295.49 and 115.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 295.49 and 115.87 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 295.49 = 115.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/295.49 = 115.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 295.49 × 115.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 34,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,238.43/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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