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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 294.22 and 87.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 294.22 and 87.86 is: 131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 294.22 = 87.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/294.22 = 87.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 294.22 × 87.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 25,850.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,850.17/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.78

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