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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 293.86 and 87.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 293.86 and 87.64 is: 131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 293.86 = 87.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/293.86 = 87.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 293.86 × 87.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 25,753.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,753.89/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.32

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