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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 295.08 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 295.08 and 75.08 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 295.08 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/295.08 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 295.08 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 22,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,154.61/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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