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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 295.20 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 295.20 and 115.80 is: 173.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 295.20 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/295.20 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 295.20 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 34,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,184.16/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.54

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