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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.34, 294.39 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.34, 294.39 and 131.27 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.34 : 294.39 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.34/294.39 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.34x = 294.39 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.34x = 38,644.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,644.58/196.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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