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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.13, 290.86 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.13, 290.86 and 131.47 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.13 : 290.86 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.13/290.86 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.13x = 290.86 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.13x = 38,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,239.36/194.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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