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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.78, 294.99 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.78, 294.99 and 88.51 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.78 : 294.99 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.78/294.99 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.78x = 294.99 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.78x = 26,109.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,109.56/196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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