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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 294.63 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 294.63 and 115.62 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 294.63 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/294.63 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 294.63 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 34,065.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,065.12/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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