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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.76, 295.24 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.76, 295.24 and 132.50 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.76 : 295.24 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.76/295.24 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.76x = 295.24 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.76x = 39,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,119.30/196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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