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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.91, 295.42 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.91, 295.42 and 75.18 is: 112.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.91 : 295.42 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.91/295.42 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.91x = 295.42 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.91x = 22,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,209.68/196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.79

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