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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.78, 295.20 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.78, 295.20 and 132.70 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.78 : 295.20 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.78/295.20 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.78x = 295.20 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.78x = 39,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,173.04/196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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