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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.78, 295.26 and 75.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.78, 295.26 and 75.02 is: 112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.78 : 295.26 = 75.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.78/295.26 = 75.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.78x = 295.26 × 75.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.78x = 22,150.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,150.41/196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.56

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