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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.37, 294.56 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.37, 294.56 and 88.13 is: 132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.37 : 294.56 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.37/294.56 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.37x = 294.56 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.37x = 25,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,958.32/196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.19

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