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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.22, 294.31 and 87.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.22, 294.31 and 87.98 is: 131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.22 : 294.31 = 87.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.22/294.31 = 87.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.22x = 294.31 × 87.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.22x = 25,893.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,893.91/196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.96

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