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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.39, 294.59 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.39, 294.59 and 131.81 is: 197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.39 : 294.59 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.39/294.59 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.39x = 294.59 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.39x = 38,829.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,829.91/196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.72

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