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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 295.14 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 295.14 and 88.53 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 295.14 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/295.14 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 295.14 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 26,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,128.74/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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