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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 294.77 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 294.77 and 88.48 is: 132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 294.77 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/294.77 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 294.77 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 26,081.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,081.25/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.65

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