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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 293.97 and 87.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 293.97 and 87.81 is: 131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 293.97 = 87.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/293.97 = 87.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 293.97 × 87.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 25,813.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,813.51/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.63

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