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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.22, 294.03 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.22, 294.03 and 132.02 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.22 : 294.03 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.22/294.03 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.22x = 294.03 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.22x = 38,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,817.84/196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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