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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 294 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 294 and 131.84 is: 197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 294 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/294 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 294 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 38,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,760.96/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.60

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