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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 295.32 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 295.32 and 88.62 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 295.32 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/295.32 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 295.32 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 26,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,171.26/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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