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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.39, 294.69 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.39, 294.69 and 88.25 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.39 : 294.69 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.39/294.69 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.39x = 294.69 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.39x = 26,006.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,006.39/196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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