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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.38, 294.02 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.38, 294.02 and 131.29 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.38 : 294.02 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.38/294.02 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.38x = 294.02 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.38x = 38,601.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,601.11/196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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