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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.49, 294.80 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.49, 294.80 and 88.35 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.49 : 294.80 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.49/294.80 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.49x = 294.80 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.49x = 26,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,045.14/196.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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