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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 294.42 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 294.42 and 132.28 is: 198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 294.42 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/294.42 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 294.42 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 38,945.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,945.88/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.10

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