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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.37, 294.47 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.37, 294.47 and 86.68 is: 129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.37 : 294.47 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.37/294.47 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.37x = 294.47 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.37x = 25,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,524.66/196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.98

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