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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.72, 295.02 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.72, 295.02 and 88.42 is: 132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.72 : 295.02 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.72/295.02 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.72x = 295.02 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.72x = 26,085.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,085.67/196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.60

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