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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.50, 294.90 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.50, 294.90 and 88.32 is: 132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.50 : 294.90 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.50/294.90 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.50x = 294.90 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.50x = 26,045.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,045.57/196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.55

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