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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 294.70 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 294.70 and 86.87 is: 130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 294.70 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/294.70 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 294.70 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 25,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,598.90/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.16

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