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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.95, 295.48 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.95, 295.48 and 75.25 is: 112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.95 : 295.48 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.95/295.48 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.95x = 295.48 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.95x = 22,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,235.33/196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.90

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