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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.89, 295.23 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.89, 295.23 and 75.08 is: 112.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.89 : 295.23 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.89/295.23 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.89x = 295.23 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.89x = 22,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166.61/196.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.58

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