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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.50, 294.75 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.50, 294.75 and 88.23 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.50 : 294.75 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.50/294.75 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.50x = 294.75 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.50x = 26,005.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,005.79/196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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