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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 295 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 295 and 88.40 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 295 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/295 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 295 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 26,078
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,078/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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