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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.35, 294.45 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.35, 294.45 and 88.07 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.35 : 294.45 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.35/294.45 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.35x = 294.45 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.35x = 25,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,930.74/196.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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