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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.86, 295.34 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.86, 295.34 and 88.59 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.86 : 295.34 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.86/295.34 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.86x = 295.34 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.86x = 26,163.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,163.73/196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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