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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.26, 293.85 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.26, 293.85 and 131.36 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.26 : 293.85 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.26/293.85 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.26x = 293.85 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.26x = 38,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,598.67/196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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