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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.99, 294.80 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.99, 294.80 and 161.88 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.99 : 294.80 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.99/294.80 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.99x = 294.80 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.99x = 47,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,719.94/196.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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