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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 294.56 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 294.56 and 88.16 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 294.56 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/294.56 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 294.56 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 25,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,968.41/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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