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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 294.16 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 294.16 and 86.48 is: 129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 294.16 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/294.16 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 294.16 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 25,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,438.96/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.68

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