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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 294.53 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 294.53 and 88.02 is: 132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 294.53 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/294.53 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 294.53 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 25,924.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,924.09/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.07

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