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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 294.48 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 294.48 and 131.25 is: 196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 294.48 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/294.48 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 294.48 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 38,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,650.50/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.88

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