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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.37, 294.62 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.37, 294.62 and 88.08 is: 132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.37 : 294.62 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.37/294.62 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.37x = 294.62 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.37x = 25,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,950.35/196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.15

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