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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.63, 294.60 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.63, 294.60 and 131.59 is: 197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.63 : 294.60 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.63/294.60 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.63x = 294.60 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.63x = 38,766.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,766.41/196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.15

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