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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.80, 294.99 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.80, 294.99 and 87.04 is: 130.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.80 : 294.99 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.80/294.99 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.80x = 294.99 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.80x = 25,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,675.93/196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.47

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