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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.25, 294.19 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.25, 294.19 and 86.47 is: 129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.25 : 294.19 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.25/294.19 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.25x = 294.19 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.25x = 25,437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,437.66/196.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.62

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