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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 295.51 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 295.51 and 88.67 is: 133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 295.51 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/295.51 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 295.51 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 26,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,202.87/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.06

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