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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.88, 295.40 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.88, 295.40 and 88.72 is: 133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.88 : 295.40 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.88/295.40 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.88x = 295.40 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.88x = 26,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,207.89/196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.12

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