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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.73, 294.49 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.73, 294.49 and 131.73 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.73 : 294.49 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.73/294.49 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.73x = 294.49 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.73x = 38,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,793.33/196.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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