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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.85, 295.13 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.85, 295.13 and 75.08 is: 112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.85 : 295.13 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.85/295.13 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.85x = 295.13 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.85x = 22,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158.36/196.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.56

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