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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.10, 293.97 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.10, 293.97 and 87.80 is: 131.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.10 : 293.97 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.10/293.97 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.10x = 293.97 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.10x = 25,810.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,810.57/196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.62

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