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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 294.63 and 131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 294.63 and 131.57 is: 196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 294.63 = 131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/294.63 = 131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 294.63 × 131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 38,763.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,763.61/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.93

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