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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.45, 294.68 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.45, 294.68 and 131.65 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.45 : 294.68 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.45/294.68 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.45x = 294.68 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.45x = 38,794.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,794.62/196.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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