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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.13, 294.26 and 87.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.13, 294.26 and 87.95 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.13 : 294.26 = 87.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.13/294.26 = 87.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.13x = 294.26 × 87.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.13x = 25,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,880.17/196.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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