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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.72, 295.31 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.72, 295.31 and 130.88 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.72 : 295.31 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.72/295.31 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.72x = 295.31 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.72x = 38,651.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,651.24/196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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