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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 294.85 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 294.85 and 131.68 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 294.85 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/294.85 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 294.85 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 38,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,825.85/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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