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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.19, 294.29 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.19, 294.29 and 88.06 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.19 : 294.29 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.19/294.29 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.19x = 294.29 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.19x = 25,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,915.18/196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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