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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.93, 295.40 and 75.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.93, 295.40 and 75.17 is: 112.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.93 : 295.40 = 75.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.93/295.40 = 75.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.93x = 295.40 × 75.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.93x = 22,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,204.84/196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.76

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