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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.82, 295.18 and 75.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.82, 295.18 and 75.09 is: 112.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.82 : 295.18 = 75.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.82/295.18 = 75.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.82x = 295.18 × 75.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.82x = 22,164.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164.88/196.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.62

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