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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 295.72 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 295.72 and 156.24 is: 234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 295.72 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/295.72 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 295.72 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 46,203.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,203.29/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.58

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