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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.24, 293.88 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.24, 293.88 and 131.92 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.24 : 293.88 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.24/293.88 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.24x = 293.88 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.24x = 38,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,768.65/196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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