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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.99, 295.33 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.99, 295.33 and 87.30 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.99 : 295.33 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.99/295.33 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.99x = 295.33 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.99x = 25,782.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,782.83/196.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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