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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.58, 294.88 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.58, 294.88 and 132.86 is: 199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.58 : 294.88 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.58/294.88 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.58x = 294.88 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.58x = 39,177.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,177.76/196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.30

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