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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.07, 293.95 and 87.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.07, 293.95 and 87.85 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.07 : 293.95 = 87.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.07/293.95 = 87.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.07x = 293.95 × 87.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.07x = 25,823.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,823.51/196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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