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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.41, 294.42 and 87.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.41, 294.42 and 87.99 is: 131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.41 : 294.42 = 87.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.41/294.42 = 87.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.41x = 294.42 × 87.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.41x = 25,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,906.02/196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.90

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