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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 295.44 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 295.44 and 87.22 is: 130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 295.44 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/295.44 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 295.44 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 25,767.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,767.15/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.82

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