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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.88, 295.15 and 75.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.88, 295.15 and 75.23 is: 112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.88 : 295.15 = 75.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.88/295.15 = 75.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.88x = 295.15 × 75.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.88x = 22,203.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,203.58/196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.78

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