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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.52, 294.77 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.52, 294.77 and 86.80 is: 130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.52 : 294.77 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.52/294.77 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.52x = 294.77 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.52x = 25,586.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,586.04/196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.20

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