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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.87, 295.08 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.87, 295.08 and 88.64 is: 132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.87 : 295.08 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.87/295.08 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.87x = 295.08 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.87x = 26,155.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,155.89/196.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.86

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