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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.31, 294.21 and 88.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.31, 294.21 and 88.11 is: 132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.31 : 294.21 = 88.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.31/294.21 = 88.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.31x = 294.21 × 88.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.31x = 25,922.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,922.84/196.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.05

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