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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.52, 294.78 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.52, 294.78 and 88.20 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.52 : 294.78 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.52/294.78 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.52x = 294.78 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.52x = 25,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,999.60/196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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