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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.51, 294.36 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.51, 294.36 and 131.31 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.51 : 294.36 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.51/294.36 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.51x = 294.36 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.51x = 38,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,652.41/196.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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