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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.95, 295.38 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.95, 295.38 and 88.65 is: 132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.95 : 295.38 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.95/295.38 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.95x = 295.38 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.95x = 26,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,185.44/196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.95

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