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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.75, 295.14 and 75.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.75, 295.14 and 75.03 is: 112.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.75 : 295.14 = 75.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.75/295.14 = 75.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.75x = 295.14 × 75.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.75x = 22,142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,142.90/196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.54

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