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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.80, 295.06 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.80, 295.06 and 131.72 is: 197.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.80 : 295.06 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.80/295.06 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.80x = 295.06 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.80x = 38,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,865.30/196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.49

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