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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.28, 294.57 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.28, 294.57 and 88.07 is: 132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.28 : 294.57 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.28/294.57 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.28x = 294.57 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.28x = 25,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,942.78/196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.17

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