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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.89, 295.47 and 75.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.89, 295.47 and 75.15 is: 112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.89 : 295.47 = 75.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.89/295.47 = 75.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.89x = 295.47 × 75.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.89x = 22,204.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,204.57/196.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.78

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