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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.76, 295.22 and 75.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.76, 295.22 and 75.06 is: 112.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.76 : 295.22 = 75.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.76/295.22 = 75.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.76x = 295.22 × 75.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.76x = 22,159.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159.21/196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.62

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