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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.13, 294.28 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.13, 294.28 and 87.89 is: 131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.13 : 294.28 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.13/294.28 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.13x = 294.28 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.13x = 25,862.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,862.58/196.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.86

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