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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 294.90 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 294.90 and 131.64 is: 197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 294.90 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/294.90 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 294.90 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 38,820.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,820.64/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.38

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