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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 294.94 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 294.94 and 88.38 is: 132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 294.94 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/294.94 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 294.94 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 26,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,066.80/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.57

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