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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.91, 295.19 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.91, 295.19 and 88.66 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.91 : 295.19 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.91/295.19 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.91x = 295.19 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.91x = 26,171.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,171.55/196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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