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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 295.36 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 295.36 and 88.61 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 295.36 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/295.36 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 295.36 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 26,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,170.15/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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