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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.36, 294.40 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.36, 294.40 and 88.16 is: 132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.36 : 294.40 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.36/294.40 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.36x = 294.40 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.36x = 25,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,954.30/196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.18

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