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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 294.84 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 294.84 and 131.70 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 294.84 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/294.84 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 294.84 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 38,830.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,830.43/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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