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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.72, 294.24 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.72, 294.24 and 132.64 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.72 : 294.24 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.72/294.24 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.72x = 294.24 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.72x = 39,027.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,027.99/196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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