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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 295.35 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 295.35 and 75.18 is: 112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 295.35 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/295.35 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 295.35 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 22,204.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,204.41/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.81

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