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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.88, 294.98 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.88, 294.98 and 131.80 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.88 : 294.98 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.88/294.98 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.88x = 294.98 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.88x = 38,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,878.36/196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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