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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.05, 294.27 and 86.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.05, 294.27 and 86.49 is: 129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.05 : 294.27 = 86.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.05/294.27 = 86.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.05x = 294.27 × 86.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.05x = 25,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,451.41/196.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.82

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