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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.93, 295.43 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.93, 295.43 and 88.80 is: 133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.93 : 295.43 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.93/295.43 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.93x = 295.43 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.93x = 26,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,234.18/196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.22

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