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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 294.65 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 294.65 and 88.19 is: 132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 294.65 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/294.65 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 294.65 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 25,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,984.74/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.29

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