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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.69, 294.98 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.69, 294.98 and 131.65 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.69 : 294.98 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.69/294.98 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.69x = 294.98 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.69x = 38,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,832.72/196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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