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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 294.64 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 294.64 and 131.48 is: 196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 294.64 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/294.64 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 294.64 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 38,739.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,739.27/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.95

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